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[davidaugust]

“Ukrainians are also fighting for our safety and for everyone’s freedom. By resisting Russian dictatorship, they show that democracy can defend itself. By defending their borders, they are protecting the international order and holding off chaos. By fighting Russia alone, they protect Europe. By showing how hard offensive operations are, Ukrainians make a Chinese war in the Pacific less likely. By fighting a conventional war against a nuclear power, they are making nuclear proliferation and nuclear war less likely.”

Tell Speaker Johnson to support Ukraine now:

[phone]

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/10/opinions/sean-penn-barbra-streisand-imgaine-dragons-congress-ukraine-snyder/index.html

#russia #russian #ukraine #ukrainian #europe #european #dictatorship #democracy #war #nuclear #nuclear proliferation #proliferation #security #global security #international #politics

[candycoatedghoul]

whats a trans girl without her unregistered firearm?

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[tomorrowusa]

«Suppose Russia – a nuclear power – is not punished for unleashing the bloodiest war in Europe since 1945. In that case, we will witness disastrous consequences for global security and the political-economic order for decades to come. The lessons China will learn from this conflict will encourage it to pursue its own revanchist ambitions. Global nuclear proliferation is likely to occur as the foundations of international law will be severely damaged for a long time.»

— Dr. Maria Domańska, senior fellow at the Warsaw-based Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), writing at the journal New Eastern Europe.

That paragraph in an extended essay on Russia's stability indirectly reminds us of a consequence of Russia getting its way in Ukraine.

In 1994 under terms of the Budapest Memorandum, Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in return for security commitments by Russia, the US, and the UK.

Obviously Putin violated the Budapest Memorandum in addition to other treaties and agreements regarding Ukraine's security. That raises the question: Would Russia have invaded if Ukraine still had those nuclear weapons? Almost certainly not.

Other countries with the potential to go nuclear may be thinking that the only sure way to preserve their independence is to develop nuclear weapons. However, if the Russian invaders are driven out of Ukraine then these countries would take notice of how a nuclear power was pushed back by using only non-nuclear weapons.

So a Ukrainian victory is crucial to prevent future proliferation of nuclear weapons.

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[kp777]

#saudi arabia #china #nuclear weapons #nuclear proliferation #oh geez

[metamatar]

Israel developed the Begin Doctrine of counter-proliferation and preventive strikes, denying other regional actors the ability to acquire their own nuclear weapons. The Israeli Air Force conducted Operation Opera and Operation Orchard, destroying the Iraqi and Syrian nuclear reactors in 1981 and 2007, respectively, and the Stuxnet malware that severely damaged Iranian nuclear facilities in 2010 is thought to have been developed jointly by the United States and Israel. As of 2019, Israel remains the only country in the Middle East believed to possess nuclear weapons.[21] The Samson Option refers to Israel's deterrence strategy of massive retaliation with nuclear weapons as a "last resort" against a country whose military has invaded and/or destroyed much of Israel.

#nuclear proliferation

[kolourgaudioso1964blog]

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[carlynsilanoblog]

#art #atomic bomb #metaphor #global impact #nuclear weapon #nuclear proliferation #danger #nuclear weapons #aiart #digitalart #ai

[sustainableyadayadayada]

boomers

Vanity Fair (why them out of all possible publications? I don’t know) got “unprecedented access” onboard a U.S. strategic nuclear submarine. There are plenty of attention-catching quotes. As the ominous backstop to America’s national security, the Department of Defense relies on a triad: intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), long-range bombers, and submarines. The latter are considered…

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#nuclear proliferation #nuclear war #nuclear weapons

[abbinurmel]

Can anybody identify this book I read ages ago?

I've had for years lingering memories of this one obscure YA novel I picked up at my local library. It was very hamfisted, but written in such a memorably haunting way, even 30 years later I cannot forget it. I wanna know if anyone else recalls it. I forgot the name of the heroine, and the book title. But I can strongly remember the following details:

-The front cover was a color illustration probably done in pencil or pastel, of a mob of kids with American flags marching towards the White House. One of them was pointing toward the center. It was a hopeful expression on their faces but the color palette was very grimy and dark, a mildly turbulent image.

-It was set in and definitely written in the USA during the late Cold War Years, probably Reagan Administration, with a very unsubtle expy for him as the oblivious nationalistic villain, trying to "keep us safe" with zealous campaigns, school essay contests, cheap religious pandering, and garish new flag redesigns. The main conflict was a new "preposterous" experimental missile space system he was trying to get approved that could nuke targets anywhere on earth, and monitor everyone with satellite technology (ha....). The main child heroine, who was practically a Jesus Messiah stand-in, has an apocalyptic vision about this system going wrong, and she decides to trek on foot all the way to the White House to read her essay and convince the president not to wage nuclear war.

-One of the main driving plot hooks was an essay contest about what the flag 'means to me'. Every I mean EVERY kid who submits this essay, winds up just glorifying their own personal home state- which is not to say they are bad. They speak in flowery tourist guide terms of all the ecological beauty, unique dearly loved local communities and traditions, and favorite animals of each state. And without fail, amusingly at the end of each essay, they interject something like "-and that is why we should not have the nuclear missile system installed..." And the president every time they read this final excerpt on live TV or whenever a kids ask him questions about it, he just cuts them off with a "-yes sure whatever kid, hahaha, (get them outta here)..." It's almost to a point of a flat Futurama gag, where it's so repetitive that it becomes amusing and depressing at the same time.

-The main heroine is as I said, a literal unspoken reincarnation of Jesus. The biggest MarySue that ever Marysued. But it's to a point it is actually written interestingly pretty well and....almost creepy, and I think was 100% supposed to kinda be. She is like if Wednesday Addams wore all white or brown, and had a cottage core vibe instead of Gothic. She is described as not a mere shy outsider, but in an almost eldritch angelic sort of a way. If an ordinary kid with probably just autism could be described that way, without purely coming off rude and ignorant. Like as if the author was thru every sentence saying "everyone else was jealous of her/her mysterious eccentric (undiagnosed autism)nature, and all those who ever made fun of her, just were trash human beings through and through, who were only out of touch with nature and themselves spiritually and obliviously destined to go to literal Hell. She could see that and she tried to warn them but the would just not listen to her wisdom."

- She is always very quiet and poor at grasping most socal cues, misunderstood and always speaks in the wisest of prophetic mind tearing adult blunt words. Anybody who is hard of heart will question their lives and soften hearing her. She is short, three steps off of being albino, with flaxen hair more beautiful than the sun and eyes that pierce your soul. She is too good and pure and poor for modern plastic toys and plays with dolls made of rags and dirt and twigs and whenever people introduce her to modern or girly things like makeup or Barbies she just "doesn't get it." She is more of a wild eyed manic pixie dream girl than Star Girl and every Zoe Deschanel character invented. I think her name is either Rosie or Julie or Josie or something like that. Her family and neighbors all adore her and have zero qualm with her odd qualities or sudden messianic whims and always go along with them.

-Her essay is in contrast to everyone else about THE WHOLE PLANET and she somehow hypnotizes(for lack of a better word) the President with her essay's poetic words describing all the wilderness and beauty of human life....and the carnage of the weapons being unleashed. He sees actual hallucinatory visions as she speaks of every thing she describes, like when she speaks of antarctica, he sees that, and when she speaks of the waves of blood as thousands of babies are wiped out, he also see LITERAL GIANT TIDAL WAVES OF RED BLOOD sweep the White House and even after she is done, he still sees stains on the columns of the White House. This book was sanctimonious as fuck but it pulled NO goddamn punches and it was pretty ballsy for a book for 11 year olds.

-It was so ballsy and self assured, they actually place a disclaimer warning at the end of the book saying something like 'Please do not copy the actions of the heroine in this book and try to walk all the way to the White House by yourself, that is very dangerous. No matter how important it may be as a cause. Be careful and think smart first, this is a fantasy! Ask your family and trusted adults what you can do instead to prevent wars."

I just....I am so very much in love and bemusement at the naivety of this 1970s-80s book. I really wanna know who it is.

#young adult fiction #cold war #politics #united states #flags #ecology #90s nostalgia #childhood #books & libraries #nuclear proliferation #ronald reagan #original story #Mary sue

[runedscope]

Protip live by a large city near a military base thats important for logistical reasons. That way you won't have to worry about nuclear warfare cause you'll just die instantly if it happens.

#pro tip #nuclear war #oppenheimer #nuclear proliferation #it's the end of the world as we know it #maybe its better than dying from climate disasters from global warming? #like what the fuck do you want me to do about it? #Youtube

[quillsword]

Winning is the Best Way to End a War

It amazes me that so many people forget the lessons of history so very quickly. We were all taught how foolish appeasement had been in the lead up to World War II. So why are so many so convinced that appeasing Russia will end any better? Mostly, because we stink at keeping up with current events that don’t involve celebrities and our favorite entertainment. Name off your ten favorite movies, no…

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#foreign policy #nuclear proliferation #Politics #Russia #Ukraine #Ukraine War

[panicinthestudio]

The world’s most dangerous arms dealer, June 29, 2023

He’s a key figure in the clandestine wranglings of two superpowers: the United States and China. The FBI announced a five-million-dollar bounty for information leading to his arrest. Intelligence agencies and investigators have been trying for decades to stop him in his tracks: the arms dealer Karl Lee. The Chinese businessman has helped Iran develop its huge missiles arsenal. Missiles that kill in the Middle East, that are supplied to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine and have the potential to carry nuclear warheads. The documentary is the first to tell the story of the hunt for the phantom-like Karl Lee, alias Li Fangwei, probably the world’s most dangerous weapons dealer. He’s been indicted in absentia in the US and American presidents have even personally asked Beijing to take action against him. But his network continues to be active; and he’s still high up on the FBI’s most-wanted list. And this, at a time when missiles and nuclear warheads are becoming a tangible threat to humanity. The documentary follows Karl Lee’s trail across four continents, from Washington and New York to Tel Aviv, from Europe to Teheran, Beijing and Karl Lee’s factory in northeastern China. The prize-winning investigative journalists Philipp Grüll, Frederik Obermaier and Bastian Obermayer provide unique insights into the world of spy agencies and diplomacy. At the same time, the film is a lesson in the powerlessness of the West and the rise of China - as well as an unflinching appraisal of the new world order. Deutsche Welle

#Karl Lee #Li fangwei #nuclear weapons #militarism #China #Iran #Israel #economics #USA #Germany #corporations #profiteering #supply chain #middle east #Deutsche Welle #documentary #journalism #investigative journalism #nuclear proliferation

[helenhuangauthor]

Thriller Stories by Australian Mystery Writers

Australian mystery writer Helen Huang is best known for her thrilling stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Her characters are often complex and her plots are twisty, making for a page-turning read that is hard to put down. Her writing style is suspenseful and her descriptions are vivid, making her books a must-read for fans of the genre. Her latest novel, The Missing Pieces, is a perfect example of her talent for creating a gripping story.

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[reportwire]

Upcoming Russian nuclear exercises a challenge for the West

Upcoming Russian nuclear exercises a challenge for the West

With Russia expected to soon carry out large-scale drills of its nuclear forces as President Vladimir Putin threatens to use them, the United States and its allies will be challenged to ensure they can spot the difference between exercises and the real thing. Russia typically holds major annual nuclear exercises around this time of year, and U.S. and Western officials expect them perhaps in just…

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#Aerospace and defense industry #business news #Foreign policy #Nuclear proliferation #nuclear weapons #Politics #russia #united states #vladimir putin

[lazlo-vampire-author]

Clinton wants to stop N. Korea, Trump to encourage them!

Clinton wants to stop N. Korea, Trump to encourage them!

First of all, let me send out my heartfelt thoughts for the families of those lost in the Orlando, Florida bombing, and the singer killed last week. That said, America faces deep questions about weapons control, and not just the small arms variety. With the outcome of the Briexit ‘in or out’ Referendum looking so close, that the result will probably be stalemate, eyes (especially mine) are…

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#atomic bombs #ballistic missiles #Clinton #DonaldTrump #fission #Hillary Clinton #KOREAN WAR #MANHATTAN PROJECT #NORTH KOREA #nuclear arms #nuclear disarmament #nuclear proliferation #plutonium #POLITICS #TRUMP #uranium #US ELECTION 2016 #uselection #USElections2016

[iamadarshbadri]

Debunking the Nuclear Deterrence Logic:

Debunking the Nuclear Deterrence Logic:

Why is Weapon Proliferation Dangerous? “There was a flash from the indoor wires as if lightning had struck. I didn’t hear any sound; how shall I say, the world around me turned bright white.” Then the dazzling magnesium light appeared—like a million cameras flashing at once. Then followed the boom, which felt like “hundreds of needles stabbing me all at once.” Then, the complete…

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